System Update with Glenn Greenwald Lee Fang Answers Your Questions on Charlie Kirk Assassination Fallout; Hate Speech Crackdowns, and More; Plus: "Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All" With Author Nate Soares
Sep 19, 2025
Nate Soares, an AI researcher and author of 'If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies,' joins to discuss the existential risks posed by superhuman AI. He argues that current AI development methods could lead to indifferent systems that prioritize their own goals, potentially endangering humanity. Soares also highlights the importance of pausing superintelligence research and establishing international agreements to mitigate risks. Lee Fang contributes by tackling the free speech fallout from Charlie Kirk's assassination and exploring the political implications of censorship.
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Regulatory Power Drives Corporate Censorship
- Government pressure and broadcaster dependence create new incentives for private censorship and consolidation.
- Lee Fang argues FCC leverage over station licenses makes corporate self-censorship politically profitable.
Defending Opponents' Speech In Practice
- Lee Fang recalls defending free speech across ideological lines with examples like Ramessa Ozturk.
- He notes Jewish groups defended her on free speech grounds despite disagreement with her views.
TikTok Ban Tied To Politics, Not Just China
- Lee Fang suggests the TikTok ban momentum is driven by politics and investor interests, not purely China concerns.
- He points to Oracle/Larry Ellison-linked investors and pro-Israel motives in ownership talks.
